12 can't-miss food events happening in Vancouver this April
Spring is here and with it are so many great food events happening in and around Vancouver.
From a special collaborative dinner with a chef from a Michelin-star restaurant in Kyoto to so many food truck events, here are eleven food events you won’t want to miss.
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From Oysters to Orcas
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Enjoy a casual evening of mingling while experiencing a seafood feast thanks to Fanny Bay Oysters, all to support the Georgia Strait Alliance’s work to protect the Salish Sea and the wildlife and communities who call it home. You can expect to find fresh and grilled oysters, prawn cocktails, mini crab cakes, scallops and pork belly skewers, and so much more. Plus, you’ll have the chance to learn more about the seafood you’re eating as well as watch an oyster shucking demonstration along with much more.
When: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 7 to 9:30 pm
Where: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market — 762 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting from $50
Savour the Sun: Vancouver
In collaboration with Notch8’s culinary team, this dinner will pair “innovative dish creations with wines from Canada’s most decorated wine region.” In addition to delicious wine pairings, representatives from five wineries will join guests to present and pour their wines. Guests will have the opportunity to try library wines and new releases from Bordertown Estate Winery, Gold Hill Estate Winery, Nostalgia Wines, Road 13 Vineyards, and Tinhorn Creek Vineyards.
When: April 17
Time: 6 pm
Where: Notch8 Restaurant & Bar — 900 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $259.60
Lurra visits Published on Main
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Kyoto’s celebrated, one Michelin-starred Lurra is visiting Vancouver for a very special chef collaboration event at Published on Main this April. Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson of Published on Main and Jacob Kear of Lurra are creating an exclusive dining experience, highlighting both chefs’ love for foraging and celebrating nature and seasonality — from Vancouver to Japan. Guests can expect an 11-course tasting journey reflective of the seasons of our West Coast and Kyoto. Ingredients may include fresh foraged mountain vegetables, BC fire morels, and local seafood.
When: April 28
Time: 6 pm
Where: Published on Main — 3593 Main Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $325 per person
Hot Chefs and Cool Jazz
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Enjoy live chef cooking stations featuring exclusive dishes designed for this event only, paired with award-winning wines, accompanied by live jazz music, and emceed by none other than Dawn Chubai. This year’s Jazz band will the Miles Black Octet.
When: April 19
Where: Fairmont Pacific Rim — 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
Tickets: Starting at $185
An Evening in Spain: A Culinary Journey with Antonio Romero
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Visit everything Spain has to offer without having to leave the city. Antonio Romero is hosting an evening in Spain featuring plenty of Spanish tapas, a live ham carving station, and plenty of music and entertainment. Drinks will also be available to purchase, and the dress code is “Casual Elegant.”
When: April 5
Where: 1263 Homer Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $55 online, $65 at the door
The Trail of Coffee
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Ever wanted to learn more about coffee and where it came from? Well, this is the event for you. You can anticipate live music, food vendors, and plenty of coffee demonstrations throughout the day. There will be a Latte Art Contest where expert baristas put their skills to the test, as well as a mixology show featuring all sorts of coffee-based cocktails.
When: Saturday, April 20
Time: 12 to 8 pm
Where: The Pipe Shop — 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: $25 to $35
Second Annual Food Truck Festival @ UBC
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This event features over 20 food trucks alongside an artisan market with plenty of local vendors. What’s even better is that entry is free, meaning you can spend all your hard-earned cash on enjoying as much food as possible.
When: April 4 and 5
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
Where: UBC Commons
Tickets: Free online
Science of Cocktails
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You know what’s better than going to Science World? Going to Science World with no kids and some tasty alcoholic beverages. Watch some of the city’s most talented bartenders showcase the science behind their tastiest drinks. You’ll also enjoy some delicious food samples and witness some pretty neat science shows. Plus, you get access to all the coolness Science World has to offer.
When: April 11
Time: 8 to 11 pm
Where: Science World — 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Cost: $185
Brewhalla
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Featuring craft drinks, delicious food, and live music, what more could you ask for? Each ticket comes with three drink tokens, meaning you’ll be able to enjoy whatever drinks your heart desires.
When: April 14
Time: 5 to 10 pm
Where: The Shipyards — 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
Tickets: $49
Food Truck Wars
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On April 19, the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival will be coming to Langley for its third annual Food Truck Wars 2024, pitting truck against truck for awards in multiple categories. You’ll have the chance to eat some delicious meals and vote for your favourite trucks. The festival is also teaming up with KPU Brew for site-wide beer and wine service. You can find a full list of participating trucks here.
When: Friday, April 19, 3 to 9 pm
Saturday, April 20, 11 am to 9 pm
Sunday, April 21, 11 am to 8 pm
Where: KPU Langley — 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley
Cost: Entry by donation
Coquitlam Community Fest
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Missed the previous food truck festivals? Don’t worry, there’s another one for you to check out. Expect plenty of food trucks, live local music, arts and crafts, a BC Shop Local marketplace, and much more! Plus, tickets are free!
When: April 27 and 28
Time: 11 am to 8 pm Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm Sunday
Where: Town Centre Park — 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Tickets: Free online
Hawksworth Restaurant Collaboration Dinner with Montreal Chef Marc-André Royal
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This collaborative dinner will feature a seven-course menu showcasing locally sourced ingredients. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in dishes such as snow crab and Nordic shrimp, watercress velouté and roasted rabbit saddle, sweetbreads cotechino, fiddlehead, and morel sauce, expertly prepared by the culinary maestros. To enhance the dining experience, optional wine pairings, thoughtfully selected from Hawksworth’s renowned wine list by esteemed sommelier Chris Reilly, will be offered. The dessert course, lemon tart, elderflower ice cream, and toasted meringue, will be masterfully created by pastry chef Marissa Gonzalez.
When: April 16
Where: 801 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $198 per person
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